Travelling from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) jetting off from either of these.
Asheville (where Asheville Regional Airport is located) and Tampa share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Tampa to AVL.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Tampa International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tampa International Airport, data shows 78.59% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can book a direct Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) plane ticket out of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Work out whether departing from PIE makes the most sense for you.
Board your direct flight from Tampa to AVL with Allegiant Air. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of PIE.
On the PIE to AVL route, Allegiant Air is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Allegiant Air is the most punctual carrier flying from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport, with 71.25% of its services arriving as scheduled.
You can reach PIE from central Tampa in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes to travel the 29 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to AVL flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.01%.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near AVL and hit the pillow fast:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Asheville Regional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Asheville's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport flight.
You'll find AVL at 61 Terminal Drive.
Getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
Asheville Regional Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Asheville. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
R 659 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,336. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Tampa to AVL.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL). July is when most people visit Asheville. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
The warmest month in Asheville is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Tampa to AVL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Asheville
Start your Asheville trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Asheville Regional Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain to Sea Trail and River Arts District are attractions you won't want to skip in Asheville.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Asheville. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Atlanta is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Asheville. No journey is complete without a visit to Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.